Penholder.



O. P. McKEE.

PENHOLD ER. 7 APPLICATION FILED ax. 21. 1913. 4

1 1 98,36 3. Patented S'pt. 12, 1916.

PVITNESSES {NVENTOR I such mechanical elements which obviously OFFICE.

SPENHOLDER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 12, 1916.

Application filed February 21, 1913. SerialNo. 749,924.

To all whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, OLIVER P. MCKEE, a citizen of the United States, residing at lVaukesha, in the county of lVaukesha and State of lVisconsin, have invented new and useful Improvements in Penholders, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in the method of attaching pen points to their holders, and includes illustrates its relevancy.

The primary object of this device is to provide an eflicacious clasping contrivance, of sufficient resistance to eliminate lateral, and longitudinal movement of the pen point upon its component structure. Compatible with the above, it is preferable that the clasp provided be of an exceedingly simple and comprehensive structure, in order to obviate complicating the device to any extent.

In view of the foregoing, the fundamental principles of this invention involve certain yieldable and compressible elements, preferably carried by the pen point, the same being of such structural configuration that they may be formed integral therewith. The pen holder is in turn provided with suitable spaced apart receiving pockets of' such approximate diameter for reception of the resilient details mentioned above, consequently assuring the rigidity of the pen point, which is essential. Means in the form of an angularly bent lip is also provided for facilitating the easy removal of the pen point, and obviating the soiling of the fingers in so doing.

With the above and other objects in view, my invention relates more specifically to such details of construction, and in the arrangement and combination of parts, such as will be hereinafter fully described, and are specifically pointed out in the appended claim.

In describing my invention in detail, reference 'will be had to the accompanying drawings, wherein like characters denotev like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which;

Figure 1 1s a side elevation of my 1mproved pen holder illustrating the pen point in engagement therewith, a portion of the former bemg broken away. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal, sectional view of the device, as

illustrated in Fig. .1. Fig.

3 isa planview of the pen point which is used. Fig. 4 is a plan view of'the under sideof the pen point, showing the resilient engaging elements which are contingent thereto. Fig. 5 is a plan View of a portion of the pen holder illustrating the receiving pockets, mentioned above.

Referring now more particularly to the drawings, wherein is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, numeral 10- designates the penholder or body portion of the device, the same being preferably c0nstructed of wood, and of such size and diameter that it is especially adapted for use for this specific purpose.

The forward enlarged end of the body portion or holder 10 is provided with a pair of spaced apart receiving pockets 11, the inner walls of which are covered by a metallic sheathing 19', in order to prevent injury thereto. Particular attention is called to the specific form of the openings mentioned. The diameter of the mouth thereof is considerably less than the diameter of the medial portion thereof, thus enabling the secure connection between the, ments upon the pen point and the pen holder, such as elucidated above. Further, a pen point, such as shown at 13, is provided the same being constructed of the usual metal, and being provided with such means whereby it may be held in rigid relation with the holder. With this in View, the same is provided about its longitudinal axis with a series of depending, arcuate depend ent tongues 14:, the latter being formed in series and disposed in such a .manner that the different series are readily received within the receiving pockets provided therefor. In view of the fact that the depending tongues are formed integral with the body of the pen point, which is formed of resilient material, it will be recognized that a high degree of elasticity is embodied therein, andthis taken into consideration with the peculiar curvature thereof will completely illustrate the effectiveness and durability of the device. The attachment of the pen to the holder is very simple, as Will be appreciated, in view of the fact that by exerting slight pressure upon the point the same is securely locked in an operative position and its rigidity assured.

When the pen point is secured to the. holder, the operation can be done by hand clasping elev b siniply gripping the pen point and forcthe same thereon, but in removing the point when, the same is covered with ink, a different question is encountered. In order to allow the point to be removed easily, Without soiling the fingers, an upstanding lip portion 15 is prox ided thereon adjacent its rear extremity for accommodating the finger nail or any suitable tool provided. By exerting slight pressure beneath the lip men-- tioned, it will be recognized that the pen can be easily and quickly removed from the holder.

The advantages resultant from the use of my invention will be readily comprehended by those conversant with the crude and unsatisfactory devices heretofore provided in this art.

Such changes as are permissible by the sub-joined claim may be resorted to Without go departing from the spirit of my invention.

Having thus fully described my invention, What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

A device of the character described comprising a holder provided with sockets, a. pen fitting upon one end portion of said holder and extending beyond the end thereof, and resilient tongues extending from the pen and fitting into the sockets to provide an resilient means carried by the pen and engaging the holder to releasably hold the pen upon the holder.

OLIVER P. MCI'EE.

lV'it-nesses BLANCHE S. JONES, T. C. MARTIN. 

